Our Home Series: How to Choose Kitchen Window Treatments
The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the home, facing heat, humidity, and the occasional backsplash. That’s why it is essential to find window treatments that balance beautiful light control with lasting durability. In our coastal environment, moisture and salt air can be especially tough on interior finishes. We help you select high-performance materials that resist warping and fading, ensuring your space stays stylish while matching your cabinetry and local décor.
But you don’t have to do it alone when you have Beaufort Blind & Shutter Shoppe. Don't settle for a big-box store that doesn't understand life on the coast. Based in the Beaufort area, we specialize in window treatments designed for the unique look and demanding climate of Morehead City and beyond. We combine local style with expertise to ensure your investment holds up.
Problem Solving the Kitchen Window Above a Sink
A kitchen window above a sink is notoriously tricky to operate. That’s why you need a system that alleviates the issue while bringing ultimate convenience to your cooking space with Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation. Homeowners can raise or lower kitchen shades with a voice command or remote, eliminating the need to lean over a wet counter. This system keeps fabrics cleaner by reducing the need to touch them with messy hands.
PowerView® Automation is all about setting them on a schedule and letting them run unattended, such as scheduling your shades to drop just before the afternoon sun starts beating in. It saves your kitchen from overheating and keeps your countertops from fading while you're busy with dinner. It turns a hard-to-reach obstacle into a smart, hands-free asset that responds to your daily schedule.
Our Top Kitchen Window Treatment Recommendations for Optimal Performance
At Beaufort Blind & Shutter Shoppe, we have numerous options, including:
- Kitchen Roller Shades: Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades offer minimalist, clean lines and are available in hundreds of easy-to-clean fabrics that suit any countertop.
- Woven Wood Shades: We recommend our Provenance® Woven Wood Shades for their natural, grass-like textures, which suit the Down East vibe. These shades complement coastal homes in Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle and resist stretching or bowing in humid kitchens.
- Kitchen Cellular Shades: Duette® Cellular Shades work by trapping a layer of air right at the glass, which acts as insulation for your kitchen. It’s one of the best ways to keep the heat out and your energy bills down during the summer.
Get the Best Kitchen Window Treatments with Beaufort Blind & Shutter Shoppe
Don't settle for basic treatments in your most frequently used room. At Beaufort Blind & Shutter Shoppe, we bring the showroom to you. We’re the only team in the area offering that level of designer expertise right in your own home. Having worked with homeowners from Harkers Island to New Bern, we know exactly how that bright coastal light can change the look of a room. If you’re finally ready to take care of those kitchen blinds, we’d love to help. Give us a call to set up a free visit—we’ll bring the samples right to your door so you can see exactly how they look in your 'Down East' home.